multifamily developments; assured water supply

HB 2077 requires developers to prove water supply availability before obtaining building permits for multifamily housing in the Prescott Active Management Area. Specifically, it mandates that applicants provide either a written water service commitment from a designated water provider or a Department of Water Resources certificate with their permit application. This applies to new projects and excludes developments that already secured zoning approval before the bill took effect. The law directly affects multifamily residential developers in Prescott AMA, ensuring water supply planning aligns with local infrastructure capacity.